Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Exceptional Heart Attack Treatment
SILVER SPRING, MD ― Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026. White Oak Medical Center was one of only 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest standards of care for patients experiencing a heart attack.
The award signifies White Oak Medical Center has reached an aggressive goal of treating patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
To receive the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, White Oak Medical Center demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.
“We are proud to present White Oak Medical Center with the Platinum Performance Achievement Award in recognition of its national leadership and steadfast commitment to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” noted Leslie L. Davis, PhD, ANP-BC, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee. “White Oak Medical Center’s achievement reflects its ongoing focus on providing high-quality, guideline-driven care for patients who experience a heart attack and helping ensure they receive exceptional cardiovascular care.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that more than 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year, which occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.
“When someone is experiencing a heart attack, every minute matters” said James Rost, MD, vice president and chief medical officer, White Oak Medical Center. “This recognition reflects our team's commitment to providing timely, evidence-based care for every patient we serve. We are honored to combine clinical excellence with compassionate care during one of the most critical moments in a person's life.”
“Participation in the Chest Pain – MI Registry helps us continually evaluate our performance against national standards and identify opportunities to strengthen the care we provide,” said Helen Tuffee, associate vice president of cardiology, radiology and research, White Oak Medical Center. “This award reflects White Oak Medical Center’s commitment to providing robust, data-driven cardiac care and following proven best practices that help achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
The Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry empowers healthcare provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.acc.org or follow @ACCinTouch.
